Emilie Autumn - "Face the Wall"

This is a video of Emilie Autumn playing her instrumental song, "Face the Wall", at the Grammercy Theater in NYC on February 11th 2011. I look to her as an inspiration musically and as a person, and very much admire her passion for performance. I was actually at this show, and so that's why I selected this video.

Update - 4/14/11

So, I finally remembered to bring my rosin home on Tuesday, after having forgotten it in this very classroom over the weekend. I was able to begin to attempt to play my violin, and, well, it isn't going as well as I could've hoped. I am having difficulties in relearning; it's not an easy instrument to play, especially since I am years out of practice and this violin is not quite suited to me. However, all I can do is keep practicing, as I still cannot yet afford to purchase the new violin from Hot Strings.

Cremona Premier: Student Violin

This is an image of the Cremona Premier: Student Violin that I hope to purchase in the next 2-3 weeks.

Classwork 4/7/11

In class today, we discussed the 5 parts of an interview. They are:

1. Before the Interview
2. The Start of the Interview (Beginning)
3. The Interview (Middle)
4. The Interview (End)
5. The Follow-Up

On Tuesday we had talked about part 1; today we finished the other 4 parts. We also covered an auxillary step: Why People Aren't Hired.

We talked about what people should know and what they should do to prepare for an interview, and how they should behave during. Many aspects of behavior were covered, from respectfulness to hygeine. The importance of being honest with a prospective employer and showing one's determination and geniune interest in a field of work was greatly stressed. We were told to ask questions when necessary, to pay close attention, and to be sure to send a thank-you letter after the interview. The importance of following up with a prospective employer or college was also made clear.

We were warned that poor hygeine, the inability to communicate, lack of planning or enthusiasm, and/or bad manners could all be highly detrimental to an interviewee's prospects. Being cautious with one's behavior and appearance, and the way you present youself, is just as important as being intelligent and friendly.

Update - 4/7/11

I finally got my hands on some rosin! The shipment that Jaime had ordered still had not come in, but he managed to find a little tin in his shop that he had overlooked the first time I came in. It is Hidersine brand 3V Violin rosin, made in England, very clear and fine. I can tell that it will work well, and I can't wait to try it out. Getting the rosin means that I can finally begin learning how to play again, after much delay. I plan to start tonight, when I get home.

Update - 4/5/11

I went to Hot Strings Guitars again today after school. I went to see if the rosin that Jaime had ordered had come in yet. Unfortunately, it had not. He told me that it would hopefully come in in the next few days, as it was being shipped out from California. I will go in later this week to check with him again, as I cannot begin to play until I have some rosin; doing so would be detrimental to the condition of both the strings and the bow and would produce a most unpleasant sound.

Update - 3/31/11

Today, I went to Hot Strings Guitars with Mary to see if the owner had any rosin for my violin. He did not have any in stock, but said that he would order some for me. I also looked at the violins in a catelogue that he had and decided that I would purchase one when I had the money. I can get a brand new Cremona Premier Student violin for approximately $140, much less than the other new violin that I had considered. I will be ordering it as soon as possible.